The Dorm Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Cornell University

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Property grounds
Daily to-go breakfast for a fee
Lobby sitting area
Reception
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Located near Cornell University, The Dorm Hotel offers a warm atmosphere with laundry facilities, a cozy fireplace in the lobby, and a convenient bar. Enjoy free self parking, luggage storage, and an electric car charging station - past guests have praised the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Sophomore Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Comfort Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
518 Stewart Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14850

What's nearby

  • Ithaca Commons - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • State Theatre of Ithaca - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ithaca College - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cornell University - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Souvlaki House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Straight From The Market - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪College Town Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Haus - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Connection - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Dorm Hotel

Hotel near Cornell University
Laundry facilities, a fireplace in reception and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Dorm Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and coffee/tea in reception
  • Luggage storage, a gift shop and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Dorm Hotel offer perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 2.50 to 12.00 for adults and USD 2.50 to 12.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

The Dorm Hotel Hotel
The Dorm Hotel Ithaca
The Dorm Hotel Hotel Ithaca

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dorm Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Dorm Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dorm Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Dorm Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dorm Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cascadilla Gorge Trail and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cornell University and Cayuga Lake. Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art and The History Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Dorm Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 470 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 470 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 470 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 470 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 470 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky but fun hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home away from home, wonderful staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable hotel and the folks at the desk were accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very new, super clean, and fun Cornell decor. Really nice and helpful staff. I'll be back next time I'm in Ithaca!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIDGET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rueyming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to Cornell campus
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed two nights at The Dorm
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the campus, safe, clean, and nice stay. Small rooms but worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, great location

We had a very nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiancheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No1 place to stay if you are visiting Cornell University.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little boutique hotel right on campus! Owner is super nice and makes you feel like you’re bad in college in all the best ways.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there many times, super nice and cute little hotel near Cornell
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 3 nights. Great place with great service. Spotlessly clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good bed, great staff, about a dozen beers on tap
Lobby / lounge area
Stool - the bed was high
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely convenient and close to the Cornell campus. Can walk to the West Campus area in 5 minutes, Collegetown in 10 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Outstanding stay. Very unique..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super convenient and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A super awesome spot! Highly recommend it! Meticulously cleaned, comfortable bed, and you can tell that care is taken for a wonderful experience. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Great spot near campus
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, attractive design, easy walk to campus or downtown.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for a weekend stay. Watch for the hills! Lol
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

UNCHU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best location near Cornell U

Great location practically on the Cornell campus. Very clean and cozy, friendly staffs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great value, great location, secure and the best staff for our stay in Ithaca! I will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel is clean. and staff are nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025